Accountant (Microfinance Bank) at Edgewood Consulting Limited

Edgewood Consulting is a management consulting and talent development firm in Nigeria to provide cutting - edge and value - added advisory, performance improvement, learning improvement, human resources management, restructuring turnaround management and market development research services. We provide a unique range of specialized and specific consultancy services to corporate organizations as well as individuals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant (Microfinance Bank)

Location: Okitipupa, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data; preparing reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Preparing accounts and tax returns
• Administering payrolls and controlling income and expenditure
• Auditing financial information
• Compiling and presenting reports, budgets, business plans, commentaries and financial statements
• Providing tax planning services with reference to current legislation
• Financial forecasting and risk analysis
• Dealing with insolvency cases

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification with 3 - 7 years work experience.
• Successful candidates must be ready to work in Okitipupa and its Environs, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Applications to: [email protected] using "Accountant (Microfinance Bank)" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.